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Latest Applications
Attending (Admitted After Interview)
MFA in Film - Ohio University
First time applying. The application was straightforward. The interview went very well.
- Film Program & Degree
- Ohio - MFA Film
- Submission Date
- Nov 16, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 23, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 28, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 10, 2025
- Scholarship Notification
- Mar 10, 2025
straightforward. There was an issue with the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
Interviewed
NFTS Sound Design MFA - 2026
First time applying; answered some short essay questions, submitted the mandatory sound design exercise, and attached another ten minute video I sound designed
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Sound Design
- Submission Date
- Apr 29, 2025
Application Materials attached:
- Portfolio
First time applicant
- Film Program & Degree
- NFTS - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Apr 30, 2025
Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview)
AFI Screenwriting 2025
It was a bit daunting for sure because this is...
- Film Program & Degree
- AFI - Screenwriting
- Submission Date
- Dec 4, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Interview Date
- Jan 31, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
- May 14, 2025
Latest Film School Reviews
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Prague Film School
Room for improvement but an overall incredible experience!I honestly think the experience of attending Prague Film School will vary depending on the attendee's skill level, situation, background, outlook, etc. Here is mine: Expenses I am an American who had never traveled outside of the country before coming to PFS. In the United States, it is very... -
AFI Conservatory
Make sure you are committed.A couple of things... AFI like many film schools, and rather like every institution, is not perfect. If you see your career after film school to be a writer/director RETHINK AFI VERY CAREFULLY. Many fellows in the directing cohort are sold or marketed AFI to be a place where notable... -
Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
The Editing Curriculum Is Not Very Good - Here's Why.This review will specifically go over the MFA Editing Curriculum at Dodge Editing Expectations at Chapman: If you decide to attend the editing program at Chapman, you are expected to already be proficient in either Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or Avid. It is also strongly recommended that... -
Stony Brook University (SUNY)
Everything just fits here, including you too.I discovered Stony Brook on this website. I looked up film schools in New York, and there she was, comparable to all the schools that would bankrupt me. The out of state tuition was a little steep, but that’s only when comparing it to its own in-state tuition, not other film schools. You get the... -
Brooklyn College (CUNY) - Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema
Great value. Great Location. Up-and-ComingI've been absolutely happy with Feirstein. Great community. State-of-the-art facility. You will be taking a risk on an up-and-comer school but should pay off. At least, visit the facilities.
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member
- Svaja Paka
- Updated
- 33 min read
- Views: 85K
- Reaction score: 19
- Comments: 6
- Reviews: 5
Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by... -
How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 13 min read
- Views: 18K
- Reaction score: 1
There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for... -
How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
- Views: 18K
- Reaction score: 4
Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts offers top-notch filmmaking courses in a welcoming and close-knit environment. Notable... -
How to get Into FSU College of Motion Picture Arts: Tips from Paige Roberts, Head of Admissions (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 13 min read
- Views: 10K
- Reaction score: 2
- Comments: 1
Located in the heart of Tallahassee, Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts is a diverse, budget-friendly film school with an... -
How to Get Into Columbia University Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 12 min read
- Views: 7K
- Reaction score: 1
The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students... -
How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- Updated
- 21 min read
- Views: 22K
- Reaction score: 5
- Reviews: 1
Ask anyone about where to go to film school, and you’re bound to hear the American Film Institute Conservatory. First established in 1967, AFI is...
Film Student Interviews
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Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
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- Reaction score: 2
For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per... -
Zeno (Columbia University MFA '24) on Inspired Storytelling and Unlocking Networking Opportunities (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 17 min read
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After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from UC Santa Barbara in 2003, @Zeno undertook various projects in the industry that paved the... -
NYU Student's Key to Success: High School
- Eric Villa (Stuudeo.com)
- 2 min read
- Views: 2K
- Reaction score: 1
This article was initially released to subscribers at Stuudeo.com. Subscribe to Stuudeo for weekly stories on filmmakers and practical insights on... -
Andrea Zevallos, MFA in Screenwriting Candidate at CSUN, Talks Perseverance, Pedagogy, and the Writing Process
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 8 min read
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“I've always loved film and television — TV has been my dream job ever since I was pretty young,” says Andrea Zevallos (FilmSchool.org member... -
UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
- Views: 4K
- Reaction score: 1
Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for... -
Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student
- Chris W
- 7 min read
- Views: 10K
- Reaction score: 15
- Comments: 5
“Film School is still Graduate School... you're still getting a master's and there's still traditional work that has to be done. And a lot of...
Latest blog entries
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That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.
- briolson
- 2 min read
- Views: 97
- Reaction score: 1
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Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a... -
Half way through my second semester at Stony Brook MFA program...
- briolson
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Spring Break has finally arrived and it's time to exhale a bit. This semester I had one day where I completely could not do anything productive... -
Will I be able to keep my 4.0 GPA this semester?
- briolson
- 3 min read
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My therapist today told me I was exhibiting signs of burn out. Chiefly, lack of motivation to finalize my edit for the short film TASTE that I... -
My first semester at Stony Brook / Killer Films' MFA program in NYC
- briolson
- 3 min read
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I've been chronicling my MFA in Film journey by posting weekly updates on Facebook. (Yes, people still use Facebook) In the process, it was... -
How to create your Blog on FilmSchool.org
- Chris W
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- 2 min read
- Views: 2K
- Miscellaneous
Thanks to our wonderful Supporting Members we are now able to offer the Student Blog feature to all members on the site. All members can create... -
Add your first Blog Entry
- Chris W
- 2 min read
- Views: 2K
- Miscellaneous
So you've created a Blog Home page and had some fun with page tabs... now let's write your first post. Blog entries can be: An introduction...
Latest Scholarships
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Write & Direct Online Film School
Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Academic Requirements
- No Requirement
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- US Citizen
- Canadian Citizen
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- writedirect
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 31
- Views: 204
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
- Award Type
- Full Tuition
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $46200
- Academic Requirements
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Advertising
- Communications
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- Film
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Photography
- Radio
- Screenwriting
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- College Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Interview
- Narrative Statement
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Portfolio
- Resume
- Screenplay
- Video Submission
- MagdaleneB
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 52
- Views: 909
- Reaction score: 1
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 47
- Views: 1K
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Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship
The Richard Holland Memorial Scholarship was established to remember the life and legacy of a great man, friend, son, and brother. Richard was...- Deadline
- Mar 15, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Min 3.0 GPA
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- No specialization required
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- Demonstrated Financial Need
- Application Requirements
- HS Transcript
- Essay(s)
- Resume
- Video Submission
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 79
- Views: 2K
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Greater Than Gatsby Scholarship
Established by Greater Than Gatsby as part of a new initiative to establish a channel of support for the next generation, the Greater Than Gatsby...- Deadline
- May 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $1000
- Academic Requirements
- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Attending a Graduate Program
- Other (Please Add)
- Academic Specialization
- Communications
- Computer Animation
- Creative Writing
- Digital Media
- English
- Film
- Illustration
- Journalism
- Motion Design
- Photography
- Photojournalism
- Screenwriting
- Theater
- TV Journalism
- Television
- Visual Arts
- Regional Requirements
- No Requirement
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Ethnicity Requirements
- No Requirement
- Financial Requirement
- No Requirement
- Application Requirements
- Essay(s)
- Portfolio
- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
- Clicks: 119
- Views: 2K
For example:
- AFI Conservatory - American Film Institute
- USC - Film and Television Production (MFA)
- Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing (M.F.A.)
- NYU - Tisch Film and Television (M.F.A.)
Latest Film School Reviews
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Prague Film SchoolRoom for improvement but an overall incredible experience!I honestly think the experience of attending Prague Film School will vary depending on the attendee's skill level, situation, background, outlook...
- Anonymous
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AFI ConservatoryMake sure you are committed.A couple of things... AFI like many film schools, and rather like every institution, is not perfect. If you see your career after film school to...
- user1234
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Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media ArtsThe Editing Curriculum Is Not Very Good - Here's Why.This review will specifically go over the MFA Editing Curriculum at Dodge Editing Expectations at Chapman: If you decide to attend the editing...
- ChapmanReviewer
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Stony Brook University (SUNY)Everything just fits here, including you too.I discovered Stony Brook on this website. I looked up film schools in New York, and there she was, comparable to all the schools that would...
- Anonymous
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Brooklyn College (CUNY) - Feirstein Graduate School of CinemaGreat value. Great Location. Up-and-ComingI've been absolutely happy with Feirstein. Great community. State-of-the-art facility. You will be taking a risk on an up-and-comer school but...
- Anonymous
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